Frie Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Frie Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Arkansas. It was completed in 1967 and is 59 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 3.7% in AR) |
| Dam Length | 633 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
| NID ID | AR00482 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
ROY L. FRIE
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Frie Lake Dam?
Frie Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Frie Lake Dam?
Frie Lake Dam is owned by ROY L. FRIE (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Frie Lake Dam built?
Frie Lake Dam was completed in 1967, making it 59 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Frie Lake Dam?
Frie Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Frie Lake Dam?
Frie Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.